MED 303 — Reproduction and Growth I

• Define and classify the organs of reproduction by function.
• Describe the anatomical localization of the components
• Describe their gross, microscopic and developmental anatomy and determine how the morphological information may be used to examine them clinically.
• Describe the physiological changes at puberty and the mechanisms of these changes
• Review the ovarian and uterine cycles and explain the endocrine control of the menstrual cycle and mention common abnormalities of menstruation
• Describe the processes involved in coitus and the physiologic basis of contraception
• Describe possible causes of male and female infertility
• Review the processes of fertilization and implantation and describe the role of placenta in the maintenance of pregnancy
• Describe pertinent aspects of fetal physiology
• Describe the neural and hormonal mechanisms of lactation.
• Describe the modulation of ovarian cycle by lactation.
• Discuss the biochemical basis for disorders of Gonadal function and growth in humans.
• Discuss psychological issues in sexuality and reproduction

Developmental Anatomy

• DISCUSS the ORIGINS and development of structures forming the male and female organs of reproduction
• Understand effects of hormones and growth factors on development of the reproductive system

Development of the male and female gonads; congenital anomalies

• Discuss origins and development of Testis and Ovary
• Discuss spermatogenesis, spermiogenesis, and oogenesis

Histology

• Discuss the microscopic features and function of the MALE REPRODUCTIVE structures
• Discuss the microscopic features and function of the FEMALE REPRODUCTIVE structures
• KNOW the HORMONES and their EFFECTS on the cellular components

Gross Anatomy

• Demonstrate pelvic skeletal support
• Describe anatomical localization of reproductive components
• Explain functional and applied anatomy of pelvic viscera

Pelvic Walls

• DEMONSTRATE the approximate extent of iliac, ischial and pubic bones
• IDENTIFY main parts of pelvic bones
• EXPLAIN the structure and mechanism of function of the sacroiliac joints
• DEFINE and DEMONSTRATE: True pelvis, False pelvis, Pelvic inlet, Pelvic outlet
• At the end of this session, students should be able to demonstrate the main lines of force transmission in the pelvis and sacrum

Perineum I - Ischiorectal Fossa and Anal Canal

• DESCRIBE the origin, course and distribution of the pudendal nerve
• DESCRIBE the blood and nerve supply of the anal canal
• At the end of this session, students should be able to DEFINE the anterior and posterior triangles of the perineum
• At the end of this session, students should be able to DESCRIBE the cutaneous innervation of the perineum

Physiology of Reproduction

• Discuss Male reproductive system and formation of the male gamete
• Discuss Female reproductive system and formation of the female gamete
• Discuss Physiological changes at puberty and the mechanisms of these changes
• Discuss Ovarian and uterine cycles and endocrine control of the menstrual cycle
• Discuss Processes involved in coitus and the physiologic basis of contraception
• Discuss Possible causes of male and female infertility
• Discuss The processes of fertilization and implantation
• Discuss The role of placenta and it's hormones in the maintenance of pregnancy
• Discuss Pertinent aspects of fetal physiology
• Discuss The neural and hormonal mechanisms of lactation

Male reproduction

• testosterone and its functions
• gametogenesis
• functions of accessory organs

Chemical Pathology

• Understand the biochemical basis of growth and reproductive hormone production
• Understand the biochemical basis of Gonadal disorders in humans
• Understand biochemical changes associated with amenorrhea, PCOS, ovulation, puberty, and pregnancy

Introduction to Human growth and reproductive hormones

• biochemical basis of growth and reproductive hormone production
• target-organ response in humans

Clinical Psychology

• Define and explain psychological and social issues that relate to the reproductive system
• Identify all the systems that support the reproductive functions in humans
• Differentiate between biological, social, and psychological readiness in the reproductive system
• Explain human sexual behavior and motivation